27th PATWA World Tourism Leaders Summit & PATWA International Travel Awards 2027

March 17, 2027 at ITB Berlin, Germany

The PATWA World Tourism Leaders Summit is an annual gathering of global tourism and travel industry leaders, held alongside the prestigious PATWA International Travel Awards at ITB Berlin.

The Summit attracts distinguished participants from across the world, representing Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, the Balkans, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Africa, North, South and Central America, and the Indian Subcontinent.

The event brings together an influential assembly of heads of state, governors, ministers of tourism and aviation, and senior executives from across the global travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, including destinations, hotels, airlines, airports, transportation, travel technology companies and allied service providers.

The Summit serves as a distinguished international platform for thought leadership, meaningful dialogue and the exchange of perspectives, addressing the opportunities, challenges and emerging trends shaping the global tourism landscape. It encourages collaboration, strengthens international relationships and fosters discussions on the future direction of the travel and tourism industry.

Each year, eminent speakers and industry leaders are invited to share their insights and perspectives on a central theme selected by the PATWA Board, reflecting the evolving priorities, challenges and opportunities influencing the international tourism sector.

The theme for the 27th PATWA World Tourism Leaders Summit 2027 is: “Tourism in the New World Order”

The 2027 theme will explore the changing dynamics of global tourism in an era of geopolitical shifts, economic transformation, technological advancement and evolving traveller expectations. It will provide a platform for global leaders to share their perspectives on the future of tourism, international cooperation, sustainable growth and the industry’s role in an increasingly interconnected yet rapidly changing world.